Exercising apparatus

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to an exercising apparatus including a frame of elements, which are fit together and articulated, forming a seat whose general shape resembles that of a pyramid. The pyramidal exercising apparatus has a seat of trapezes that are interconnected by transversal bars, a rectangular frame for accommodating handles, supporting tubes for holding cast iron plates, and a pull bar. The seat is mounted on two trapezes without a large base, being joined at the rear legs by a cross-member, the sides of the seat being articulated. In addition, these trapezes are provided with telescopic legs that enable the height of the assembly to be adjusted.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention concerns an exercising apparatus equipped with aframe of articulated elements that fit into each other, and which ismounted, assembled on a base the general shape of which resembles apyramid.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The frames currently found on the market are generally designed for anapplication that is targeted for only one group of muscles. Currentso-called multi-functional equipment fails to cover all the operatingpossibilities offered by this invention. For the users, accumulating alarge number of machines and apparatuses is highly inconvenient. Firstof all this kind of equipment is very costly, heavy and thereforedifficult to move. It is bulky and requires considerable space. Assemblyand disassembly are time-consuming, tedious and require some tools.Furthermore, one must realize that the mobilization of weights by thelegs and a bar resting on trapezes endangers the musculoskeletalintegrity and in particular with respect to the vertebral column,creates axial pressure on the rachis, not to mention the risk of injuryand various trauma caused by the repetition of movements performed underbad conditions, such as uncorrected position of the body, and poorvertebral statics. The user indulges in too much specialization andcreates an imbalance in the muscular organization of the entire body,due to the lack of exercising the muscular opposites and especiallybecause of the absence of stretching and elongation.

The present invention provides a multitude of possibilities, combiningin itself a large number of light apparatus and heavy equipment formuscular training.

The present invention offers to remedy these inconveniences with a smalloverall space requirement, because of a quick folding and unfoldingsystem, requiring no disassembly or tools, and avoid a heavy weight onaccount of the small amount of material used in its construction andowing to the use of lightweight materials such as aluminum.

Furthermore, the presence of a height adjusting system allows thisinvention to adapt itself to the height and ‘build’ (or shape) of theindividual user.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This exercising apparatus of pyramid shape has a basis that is formed bytrapezes that are interconnected by crossbars: a round tube 18 in lowerposition and a pull bar 14 in upper position. This layout allows freespace for certain fitness movements and postures. The basis of thisapparatus is formed by a rectangular frame 2, to the sides of which areattached four legs. The two rear legs are linked by a cross-member 18 onwhich hooks 19 are provided for rubber bands and accessories. Each rearand front leg consists of an upper leg 11 which slips into a lower leg16. These telescopic legs allow a height adjustment of the assembly.Therefore this set of telescopic legs allows a proper fit depending onthe shape and height of the user, or on the requirements for certainfitness movements and postures.

The telescopic legs can be locked in position using either pins or anyother fastening system.

The rectangular frame holds the hand grips for carrying out certainmovements as well as the support tubes 1 holding the cast-iron disks 8.These grips and support tubes are also located on the telescopic legs.

This exercising apparatus consists of telescopic legs with an axis ofrotation which enables them to be articulated at the basis in differentpositions and to lock themselves with the basis sides. These legs alsohave an axis for positioning which allows them to unfold in the workingposition and to fold up in the basis. Folding and unfolding are quickoperations without any disassembly or need for tools.

This apparatus has a seat 1 which may be padded. Under this seat islocated a storage box 28 for accessories 20, 21, 22, 23, the bottom ofwhich serves as a support plate for the legs 25. The seat remains fittedin the structure by fasting systems of the clips 26 and shims 27 type.

The storage box can hold various accessories such as small individualgrips, rubber bands, small straps for the ankles and large straps forattaching the lower extremities 20. At the end of the variable strengthrubber bands 21 are located either individual grips 22, or small anklestraps 23, or other devices needed for fitness exercises.

The user then chooses the placement of the rubber bands on the apparatusin relation to himself and to the exercise, so as to allow him a verywide range of movements. The two individual grips allow for bettergripping of the rubber bands when the user mobilizes his upper body,with his arms and hands. The ankle straps are adaptable to all types ofankles. The lower extremity straps have two different formats:

-   -   one format which fits around the legs for adjusting at the quick        and self-blocking strap buckle. For increased comfort at the        legs a small pillow has been integrated along the strap; and    -   a second, larger, format ensures the relation between the        smaller strap described above and the apparatus. Its length is        adjustable depending on the build and height of the user.

Therefore, the geometry of this apparatus and the way it is set up andequipped with accessories provide all kinds of users with numerousworkout possibilities, offering great ease while maintaining greatstability on the ground. The frame of the apparatus serves as a motionguide and allows the user to work out under good conditions, and tocorrectly locate the group of muscles the exercise is intended for.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Other characteristics and advantages will become evident from thedescription below, of a form of execution of the present invention givenas a non-limiting illustrative example and with respect to the attacheddrawings.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the exercising apparatus with the boxclosed.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the exercising apparatus with the boxopen.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the exercising apparatus togetherwith its accessories.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A seat 1 is fitted into a rectangular frame 2 with clips 26 and shims27. On this frame there are hand grips 6, consisting of cross struts 3,wrapped with foam 4. The sides 5 of the frame are also equipped withgripping tubes which one also finds at the foot lever. The frame isequipped with support tubes 7 for cast-iron disks 8, blocked by diskclamps 9, these support tubes are located at the foot level.

With positioning lock pins 12 it is possible to stabilize the structure,by inserting them into the orifices 13. This apparatus has telescopiclegs composed of two parts: an upper leg 11 and a lower leg 16. Theupper legs can articulate around fixed axes 10. Height adjustment isdone by means of positioning lock pins 12 which one inserts into theorifices 13 located on the legs, whereby the system is also stabilized.A pull bar 14 located at the back of the apparatus and above the frame,serves to connect the two upper legs. Leg caps are inserted into theends of each leg. A round tube 18 creates the linkage between the tworear legs in order to not only improve the stability of the system butalso to affix accessories with the help of fasteners.

On FIG. 3, accessories 24 of all kinds can be stored in the storage box.

The apparatus as per the invention meets well the objectives.

Of course, one needs to consider as falling within the framework of thepresent invention any modifications or substitutions that the expertsare likely to make on the described device and which, without changingits original arrangements, would represent nothing but mere equivalents.

1. Exercising apparatus of pyramid shape with a basis formed of trapezesthat are interconnected by cross bars, of a rectangular frame (2)holding hand grips (6), support tubes (7) of cast-iron disks (8), a pullbar (14), characterized by the fact that said basis is mounted on twotrapezes without large base, interconnected at the rear feet by acrossbar (18) equipped with fasteners and accessories and the sides ofwhich are articulated, and by the fact that said trapezes are providedwith telescopic feet to allow a height adjustment of the assembly. 2.Exercising apparatus as per claim 1 characterized by the fact that thefeet have an axis of rotation which allows them to articulate at thelevel of said basis into different positions and to lock themselvestogether with the sides of the basis.
 3. Exercising apparatus as perclaim 1 characterized by the fact that the feet have an axis ofpositioning which allows them to unfold into the operating position andto fold back into the basis.
 4. Exercising apparatus as per claim 1characterized by the fact that it contains a seat (1) which forms thecover of a storage box (28).
 5. Exercising apparatus as per claims 1 and2 characterized by the fact that the feet are provided with hand gripsand support tubes.
 6. Exercising apparatus as per claim 1 and 4characterized by the fact that it includes accessories (24) such asrubber bands of variable strength (21), large fastening straps for thelower extremities (20), individual handles (22) and small ankle straps(23).